Weekly Parent Update
December 1st, 2024
Saint Bridget School: a Catholic community that encourages a love of God, respect for all, and academic excellence.
Principal's Notes
This Sunday marks the beginning of the Advent season, a special time of joyful preparation for the celebration of Christmas. As we light the first candle on the Advent wreath, we reflect on the theme of hope and prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus.
This is a time to renew our commitment to our local parishes, to engage in simple Advent traditions at home, such as lighting an Advent wreath, saying a special prayer, or reading a Scripture passage together.
It is my hope that this season brings you joy! I look forward to this coming Friday and the PTO Advent After Dark event when we gather to embrace the true reason for the season.
All my best,
Matthew Collins
Principal
🎄 It’s Time to Celebrate the Season!🎄
The PTO is thrilled to announce our new event: Advent After Dark 🌠
When: December 6th at 5:30pm
Where: Saint Bridget Church and Parish Hall
Register: adventafterdark.givesmart.com
Kids are invited to join us for a special evening featuring a blessing by Father Adrian, sing-a-long with our school choir, followed by a movie screening of The Star in Parish Hall. 🎬
There will be:
✨ Sing-alongs
🍪 Cookies
Don’t forget to wear your favorite Christmas PJs!
This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together to celebrate and remember what the Advent season is all about. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
*This is not a drop off event*
🚨 Fall 2025 Enrollment Update 🚨
Attention SBS families: Fall 2025 enrollment is in full swing, and we’re already anticipating several classes reaching waitlist status soon! 📚
A reminder, that all current students are auto-enrolled and that you do not need to re-enroll them due to our Continuous Enrollment Policy.
If you’re planning to enroll another child (sibling) at SBS, it’s imperative that you complete an application as soon as possible to secure their spot. Applications are coming in quickly, and we want to prioritize seats for our current families before classes fill up. You can find a link to applications on the school website: www.stbridgetschool.us.
Have questions? Feel free to reach out to our Admissions Director, Christine Robbins, for assistance! Don’t wait—submit your application today to ensure your family continues to grow with the SBS community! 💙
Tuition Tips + Reminders
Tuition Payment Tips:
Calendar Fee Due by December 15, 2024
- Full calendar fee will be assessed through incidental billing on December 15, 2024. Ensure your account is set up for timely payment.
- Did you know...
- Just because you have automatic payment set up means you have incidental expenses set up for automatic payments? FACTS requires each to be set up separately. Please log into FACTS to set up automatic withdrawals.
- You don't have to wait for payments to be withdrawn. You can log into FACTS ANY time to make a payment.
FACTS Payment Plan
- If you're using a FACTS payment plan, make sure your payment method (bank account or credit card) is valid and up to date.
- Important: FACTS requires a valid financial account or credit card for payment. Emails will be sent if there is any issue with your payment plan.
Avoid Debit Cards
- DO NOT use debit cards for payments. FACTS treats debit cards like credit cards, and a service fee will be applied.
50% of Full Tuition Due by December 15, 2024
- To ensure your student is readmitted for the January 2025 semester, 50% of the full tuition amount must be paid by December 15, 2024. Make sure this payment is completed on time to avoid any disruptions.
- Lori Collins, Tuition Coordinator - lcollins@stbridgetschool.us
School Calendar - The Week Ahead 12/2 - 12/6
Monday, December 2nd:
- Term 1 Marks Close - Grades K - 8
Tuesday, December 3rd:
- Tuesdays Together - 8:20 am, all are welcome
Wednesday, December 4th:
- School Choir, dismissal to 2:50 pm
Thursday, December 5th:
- Keyboard Club, dismissal to 3:20 pm
Friday, December 6th:
- Term 1 Report Cards issued for Grades K - 8, via email
- Pizza Day
- PTO Advent After Dark at 5:30 pm, starting in the church
School Calendar - Looking Ahead 12/9 - 12/13
Monday, December 9th:
- Holy Day - The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 10th:
- No Tuesdays Together
Wednesday, December 11th:
- School Choir, dismissal to 2:50 pm
Thursday, December 12th:
- Keyboard Club, dismissal to 3:20 pm
- Parent Conferences K - 8, 5:00 to 8:00 pm via Zoom
Friday, December 13th:
- Early Release Day 11:10 am
- Free Dress Down Day
- Parent Conferences K - 8, Noon to 2:30 pm, via Zoom
Saint Bridget School
Email: sbsoffice@stbridgetschool.us
Website: www.stbridgetschool.us
Location: 455 Plymouth Street, Abington, MA, USA
Phone: 781-878-8482